Best Ever Arrabbiata Sauce

Name: Best Ever Arrabbiata Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil; 8-10 cloves garlic, minced; 1 -5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes; 1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped; 1 (28-ounce) can EACH: crushed tomatoes AND whole tomatoes (San Marzano, if possible); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 teaspoons fish sauce (omit for vegetarians); ½ cup fresh basil leaves, torn (with hands)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:50min

Learn how to make a homemade spicy arrabbiata sauce. This sauce starts with a few glugs of olive oil, freshly chopped garlic, and red pepper flakes to really kick up the flavor. If you've made my homemade pizza sauce, you're going to love this arrabbiata sauce!

Updated at: Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:40:19 GMT